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How to pronounce upwards in American English
“upwards” pronunciation by American speakers
Listen to upwards the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
Hear “upwards” in: all accents · British English (385 clips)
“upwards” in real sentences — American speakers
401 clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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upwards inflationary pressure.
Federal Reserve
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are looking onwards and upwards.
The Obama White House
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upwards and the other downwards.
Smithsonian Air & Space
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Why real speech
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